Synergistic neuroplasticity from synchronous Taiji Yunshou and tDCS in stroke: an fNIRS study of cortical activation and cross-subject hemodynamic brain network - Scorecard - MDSpire

Synergistic neuroplasticity from synchronous Taiji Yunshou and tDCS in stroke: an fNIRS study of cortical activation and cross-subject hemodynamic brain network

  • By

  • Zhenguo Lin

  • Junwei Wang

  • Qi Xu

  • Wenhang Que

  • Taibiao Li

  • Zhenwu Zhang

  • Tiebin Yan

  • May 28, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Combined Effects of Synchronous Taiji Yunshou and tDCS on Neuroplasticity in Stroke Patients: An fNIRS Investigation of Cortical Activation and Hemodynamic Brain Networks

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionStroke
Key MechanismsNeuroplasticity through cognitive-motor integration and interhemispheric network reorganization.
Target PopulationAcute stroke survivors experiencing upper limb dysfunction.
Care SettingRehabilitation settings utilizing multimodal interventions.

Key Highlights

  • Synchronous TY + tDCS showed superior activation in LPFC and RPFC compared to tDCS alone.
  • Both tDCS alone and TY + tDCS elicited greater LPMC activation than TY alone.
  • Each intervention caused specific network reorganization, enhancing global network efficiency.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Assess upper limb dysfunction in stroke patients.

Management

  • Consider combined interventions of Taiji Yunshou and tDCS for rehabilitation.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Utilize fNIRS to monitor changes in oxygenated hemoglobin concentration.

Risks

  • Monitor for any adverse effects of tDCS application.

Patient & Prescribing Data

Stroke patients with upper limb impairment.

Synchronous application of TY and tDCS may enhance rehabilitation outcomes.

Clinical Best Practices

  • Implement multimodal rehabilitation strategies for stroke recovery.
  • Utilize non-invasive techniques like fNIRS for monitoring brain activity.

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Original Source(s)

Synergistic neuroplasticity from synchronous Taiji Yunshou and tDCS in stroke: an fNIRS study of cortical activation and cross-subject hemodynamic brain network

  • by Zhenguo Lin, Junwei Wang, Qi Xu, Wenhang Que, Taibiao Li, Zhenwu Zhang, Tiebin Yan

  • May 28, 2026

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